Misses Booth and Fabray Finally Hit Their Peaks 1 Sy th* Attociatcd Pmi: for the first time as solo were the that I am a I pearing Lyricist Dorothy Fields pre- fact primarily NEW YORK. I stars. paring “A Tree Grows in Brook- comedienne. wmiv'f Among the happy results of this I Long a top comediennne of lyn,” they held up production “It was about a year ago that Broadway, Miss Booth surprised plans until she finished her tour George Abbott first talked to me ktditM‘41 spring theatrical season are twe lawntggBfalllMialMIMlT H News first-night audiences last season in “Come Back. Little Sheba.” about playing Sissie in ‘A Tree Stamp new stars who have been workint rrafROBERT TAYLOR I Iwhen she appeared in a dowdy, They wanted her especially foi Grows in Brooklyn.’ I was fas- long and earnestly for such recog- tragic role opposite Sidney Black- the role of the amorous and rowdy cinated by the part. Sissie is a By James Waldo Fawcett nition. mer in "Come Back, Little Sheba.” Aunt Sissie who collects husbands, rowdy, juicy and generous char- I ) 'DEVIL'S DOORWAY! Australia nas issued a set oi ana a stamp collector of distinc- BOWERY One Is Shirley Booth in the She was heartbreaking and effec- legal and otherwise, as some wo- acter, completely devoid of in- 1 BOYS in. I four stamps to publicize the 50th tion, died on 14. ‘LUCKY LOSERS I musical, “A Tree Grows in Brook- tive as the frustrated, lonely wife men cherish antiques. hibitions.” April I lyn.” The other is Nanette Fa- of a small town dentist. The drama In “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn” Nanette >Jiut Right. anniversary of the Commonwealth. Brazil is bringing out a 60- bray In the musical, “Make i critics voted her the best actress her show-stopping singing of such In “Make a Wish” Miss Fabray Two of the series are 3d values, Wish.” of the year. She also won the ditties as "Love Is the centavo blue stamp for the third Reason/ wins stardom in a show that is scarlet in color, one bearing a Both Miss Booth, and Miss Fa- Antoinette Perry Award, the Bar- "Look Who’s Dancing," "He Had suited to her for of Joao ideally she is an of Sir Parkes, centenary Batista de la bray have been starred before, but ter Theater Award and other Refinement” and "Is That My portrait Henry operetta type of singer who has, Salle, patron of teachers; also a with other featured players. In drama prizes. Prince?" justifies their faith. with her “father of federation”; the other along excellent vocal 60c brown are her career has been al- stamp for the centen- their current shows they ap- Held Up Musical. Although qualities, a pert sense of comedy. a likeness of Sir Edmund Barton, The Command Performance Picture 13TH WEEK! most as a dramatic ac- nial of Sylvio Romero, poet and When George Abbott, who di- entirely In “Make a Wish,” based upon newspaper editor and federation tress, Miss Booth did raise her critic. rected Miss Booth in "Three Men Ferenc Molnar’s Viennese comedy, who became the first BALLET THEATRE voice in in Pin- publicist, on a Horse,” Composer Arthur song “Hollywood “The Good Fairy,” she has ample afore," the short-lived George prime minister of the Common- Stamp Magazine for April 28 CANCELLED ; Schwartz, Author Betty Smith and opportunity for both songs and “. .. tvauiman on me uuoert H tMTIAl oaroay humor. says; “Four 1891 Seebecks of Sal- FOR and Sullivan classic. niU « ......_J _ a__i a % K MllET wiwuiiM a itouvai uil uit vador 25c and have In her stock (2c. 20e, lp.) At MONTE CAILO APRIL 30 AND MAY 1 early days she Left Bank of Paris, the show takes ^B A|t a total valuation of tangled with a lew song and dance humorous darts catalogue 111 “SWAN LAKE” Pleat* Get Refund* at the French, shows, and raised her "verce” in American $1.35 in used condition. When this olio Before 30 tourists and, naturally, May behalf of "Duffy’s Tavern” as Mi:> HR "HOOPING makes quite a few innuendoes quartet turned up on a registered ____________ She also chanted a bit on J _ *. T i. TXT — _ 1 — Duffy. W V VIA W A U1 ig AAA VA1V A CAA V A « VUIV I THE COLOURS" f _ _ SNOW CONCERT BUREAU about sex in the drawing room. In Tochnicotor the Fred Allen radio programs. of the Oscar A. Schenck collec- I Roth’s PLAZA Pretty, pert Miss Fabray is en- IHBHhHHHHHHHH ueu/ VAftr iv/c 1108 G ST. N.W. “I had a lot of work to do be- chanting as the drab tion, the bidding Anally stopped V _✓ ! fore I stopped sounding like the orphan from a at $75. It was one of many in- ■■ ■ ■■■■■■-■ .. .. .... 1 home who end man in a minstrel show and charity finds lovely clothes and in stances in this auction when com- started sounding like Aunt Sissie,” gayety Paris and such wealth. A representation of the paratively common stamps on cov- she said. sings effervescent songs as “Who opening of the first Common- er brought amazingly high prices.” "One thing I like about the Gives a Sou?” and the com- ARMSTRONG wealth the Duke of In other words, collectors should roles I Is ical, hillbilly burlesque lyric of parliament by get versatility, despite preserve used Seebecks on their auditorium “Take Me Back to Texas With York, subsequently King George You.” V, appears on the 5V2& blue label; original envelopes, with obvious In and a view of Parliament proof of valid postal use. They . MAY their first solo stardom roles, the Ill llllHV FRIDAY, 4, should not be “soaked off.” Starts Wed. 1 Shirley Booth and Nanette Fabray House at Canberra on the lsh 6d 8:40 P.M. have won their diplomas with brown adhesive. J&ap The French National Railroads 9 Tickets »'4. Ml, $1.80 S.'i.dd^ Jets vs. Chiefs much credit to themselves and much Fujiyama snow-capped is the have an attractive full- I B The Willard Hotel delight to their audiences. published subject of a new 24-yen blue / ■ Stabler’s Ticket Mart color illustrated brochure entitled f ■ I .‘too G St. N.W. stamp of Japan. The composi- ^ and Wal Thom Tailors Made Mind tion shows the famous mountain "France,” containing pictures — Up ld'iU You St. N.W. By the Associated Press ROLLER as it looms above other hills. It text of interest to collectors spe- Benefit Freedmen’s Hospital Pediatric Services HOLLYWOOD. gives an impression of height un- cializing in French stamps. Copies Presented by the YOUNG WOMEN'S LEAGUE, INC. Marta Toren, the Swedish usual in a picture of such diminu- gratis from F. N. R., Room 616, Sponsored by the Armstrons Alumni Association actress, was telling how she de- tive size. Another issue 610 Fifth avenue, New York City. 1 24-yen ^—— i————. cided to come to Hollywood— Inclose clipping of this notice. ULINE ARENA alone. TODAY'S NEIGHBORHOOD MOVIES BOX OFFICE “My father told me every bad Jere. Hess Barr, past president thing that could to of the American Philatelic Con- OPEN TODAY happen me,” she said, “and is the author of these lines AIRPORT DRIVE-IN ,-WARHER BROS. THEATEBS- It Noon to 6 P.M. every good thing. gress, ‘TLL CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUN- tor Information ‘Now,’ he said, have to for the Arst of a stamp Call REvubUo tiO$ RES. SEATS—S2.50-S1.75 ‘you’ll page TAIN. in Technicolor. SUSAN HAY- make own album: WARD. WILLIAM LUNDIGAN. at General $1.25 up your mind.’ I 8:03. 11:33. March of Time. Car- AMBASSADOR Admission, M *SSS: Tax Ind. came.” Let us give thanks for life; 33 loon. Traveltalk. Located in Arling- Ella Raines. "Fighting Coast Guard." pa Route 1. Eliminate Without it there would be no work. ton on U. S. 1:25. 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:40. NITELY 8:30 tal Baby-Sitter. Kids Free.'!_ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a Let us give thanks for work; r* * Susan Hayward, William ■ E. M. LOEW S MT. VERNON n*y»J nil SUNDAY, Mat. Only, 2:30 ‘a**'*11 Lundlgan. “I’d Climb The Without it there would be no op- s OPEN AIR DRIVE-IN Highest Mountain," 2, 3:60, 6:40, 7:35. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL portunity. 3 Ml. So. of Alex., AL. 705t 9:30. Route 1. offers the Phoenix Temple, built Let us give thanks for opportunity; Open 7, 8tarts 8:20 DST! ROBERT Mark E AVP GRANT! BteTeiT INTERVIEW Prime Minister Yorimichi no TAYLOR In "THE DEVIL'S DOOR- “• *•■»««*» by Fuji- Without it there would be *** "Target Unknown." BhHFR. S800HH WAY.” at 10: Plus THE BOWERY wara in 1053. Japan also has BE BOYS In "LUCKY LOSERS J' at 8:30 2:50. 0:10, 9:30. Alexis Smith, "Under | progress. E3 Free Pony Rides. Playground, and Cover Girl," 1:30. 4:45. 8:10. brought out a 8-yen yellow green Let us give thanks for progress; Free Candy to All Kiddies! Start: Free Parking! William Pasadena tea. be common- W Tuesday: "SEPTEMBER AFFAIR' OIiTUIblRFVrRT V stamp featuring girls picking Without it life would >• and “CHAIN GANG."_ Lundlgan. Susan Hay- ward "I’d Climb place. the Highest Moun- A. J. St. Clair of SONSH DRIVE-IN lTobu“:97Pk tain." Tech. 3:20. 0:30. 9:45. Rod Playhouse Wilmington, Let us give thanks for hobbies; ®I Cameron. "Short Grass." 2, 6:10. 8:10.